Looking for a 602 engine for my 93 300d. Anyone got suggestions?? I bought the car knowing it had a bad engine.

I've thought about installing a 83 617 engine that I've got. (Spare) Is that even possible? I haven't done any measuring yet.
Anybody got any intelligent input??

I would sure try to find a good OM602 to drop in. Having owned both a 617 and a 602, I think the latter is a more refined engine. Seems to me it would be much less work to replace with a like engine, too. Have you posted a WTB thread in the parts classifieds? Engines are out there!

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

Yes, I posted a WTB today. Thanks for the input. I was just thinking worst case situation I would try to drop the 617 in. I've got two 603 engines and it seems as though the 602 has about all the bad habits that the 603 has had.
Thanks.

Stick in the 603!!

The 617 won't mate with the 60x transmission.

Truthfully, the 602 transmission is not the same one as on the OM603, but they will bolt together. Sticking in a 617 will be more weight and if it has a turbo, the 617 is only a little less power. With the 603 you can probably use 300E springs if you can't find '87 300D parts, but having a junkyard or parts car with a 603 would make the swap pretty easy as all of the accessories move right over.

Or, find someone who will trade a 602 for your 603.

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The 2 603 engines are in cars. The 617 is my spare engine, that's why I had thought of trying that swap. But, if the tranny won't mate up then thats that. I wouldn't think the 603 would fit in the 124 body.
Thanks.

The 603 will fit fine in a W124, they came in 87's in North America , and in later vehicles elsewhere in the world. I have one in a greymarket 91 300D from Japan. Cheers Dan

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91 300D 603.960 (from japan) 194K
92 Toyota Diesel Landcruiser HDJ81-t 116K
02 Golf TDI new head courtesy of PO
87 300D
97 BMW 525 TDS Wagon 5spd
bunch of Onan and other diesel generators

If your planning on keeping the vehicle for a while..... http://www.mercedesengines.net/products.asp?cat=42

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92 300D 2.5L OM602 OBK #59

Ok, thanks for the link. That's over my budget for a new eng. My hopes are to find a wrecked car or etc. and go from there.
Thanks for the info.

Did you see this one in the CL alert forum?

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/pts/1499916453.html

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

I posted this earlier
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=267139
Cheers Dan

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It's always something simple
91 300D 603.960 (from japan) 194K
92 Toyota Diesel Landcruiser HDJ81-t 116K
02 Golf TDI new head courtesy of PO
87 300D
97 BMW 525 TDS Wagon 5spd
bunch of Onan and other diesel generators

Are those the REAL prices or just the List?

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1993 W124 300D 2.5L Turbo, OM602.962
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2.4L DOHC
2002 Ford Explorer, 4.0L SOHC
2005 Toyota Prius, 1.5L

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Yep, that is the price. I bought my 617 from them 2 plus yrs ago.
The price today went up from then.

He did give me some slack since I picked it up.

Long block, valve cover to oil pan, new GP, rebuilt IP and Injectors.
also Vac pump, turbo drain tube and dip stick.
I drove to LA and picked it up and dropped off the boat anchor, $6000 out the door.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

What's wrong with your engine? Are you sure it's not rebuildable?

There was a running 617 powered 124 on eBay some years ago so it can be made to work.

Sixto
87 300D